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James Ewen83 Hollywood Ave PoBox 793 Smooth Rock Falls, ON, P0L 2B0 - (705) 331-7571 j.ewensafety@outlook.com
Health & Safety Manager
A top performing professional with 4 years health & safety experience,complimented with management and
equipment experience within the construction industry. Possess a passion for life-long learning and continuous
self-improvement, demonstrated by my credentials for the field of Health and Safety. Am team driven, likes to
be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference in the workplace.
Core Competencies
 Construction Site Operations
 H & S Management
 Teambuilding/ Training
 Hazard Awareness
 Emergency/Crisis Management
 Budgeting and Cost Controls
 Policy/Procedure Development
 Audit efficiency
 Customer Service Excellence
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Acclaim Ability Advisor/ Detour Lake Project Detour Gold, ON
Advisorfor plant shut down November 2015-Novmber 2015
 Presented reports of Health and Safety performances and recommendations for continual improvement
to the management team.
 Ensured the highest set of safety standards are met in accordance with provincial laws.
 Identified Health and Safety hazards in the workplace and helped establish risk assessment of hazards
and recommend priorities for controls.
TeraNorth /Acclaim Ability Advisor Detour Gold, ON
Health & Safety/Advisor June 2015 – Aug 2015
 Presented reports of Health and Safety performances and recommendations for continual improvement
to the management team.
 Accident incident investigating reporting.
 Ensured the highest set of safety standards are met in accordance with provincial laws.
 Identified Health and Safety hazards in the workplace and helped establish risk assessment of hazards
and recommend priorities for controls.
1835755 Ontario LTD (Digalot) Detour Gold, ON
Health & Safety Manager/Advisor June 2014 – Sept 2014
 Presented reports of Health and Safety performances and recommendations for continual improvement
to the management team.
 Accident incident investigation reporting.
 Participated in hazard studies of the tailing containment damn. Responsible for ensuring proper testing
policies were followed before initiating project as well as throughout the construction. Air control,
equipment control and waste management procedures were developed and adhered to.
 Implemented and monitored Health and Safety performance on the project.
 Conducted audits of the site and projects for compliance of Health and Safety management plans.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AECON Mining Detour Gold, ON
Equipment Operator (Cat 777 Rock Truck) Oct 2013 – June 2014
 Checked Excavators, Dozers, Loaders, Graders, Rubber Tire Backhoes and Articulated Rock Trucks for
proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
 Tested repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure it meets manufacturers’ specifications.
 Ensured the highest set of safety standards are met in accordance with provincial laws.
 Performed all required operation duties with equipment.
Chartrand Equipment Detour Gold, ON
Health & Safety Field Officer Feb 2011 – Oct 2013
 Provided assistance in the development and maintenance of the health and safety management systems,
programs and procedures.
 Accident incident investigating reporting.
 Identified Health and Safety hazards in the workplace and helped establish risk assessment of hazards
and recommend priorities for controls.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
 CCOHS Health and Safety Ontario:
Canada’s National Resource for the advancement of workplace health and safety, Certificate for
Accident Investigation in Ontario
 Construction Health and Safety Representative
Instilling the knowledge of specific Hazards on the work site.
 Simulated Hazard Analysis – Construction
Analyzation of hazard and recognition for corrective actions
 Aecon Mining Red Book Training:
Responsibilities of the law within Health & Safety for a supervisory role
 Basics ofSupervising:
Responsibilities of supervisors, management & owners within the Ontario Government
 Sector-Specific Training:
Instilling the knowledge of specific training required for the job site
 Working at Heights:
Educated in correct fall protection procedures and safety equipment
 Basics ofAuditing:
Conducting a proper Audit on the job site for the benefit of the company
 Standard First Aid and C.P.R:
Medglobe Synergy
 Ontario Secondary School Diploma – Oasis Twin Lakes Secondary School